Technical Program Manager- IP/PDK

Cisco

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$165,000–$241,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Aug 7, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $203k
$113k most similar roles pay here $255k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$198,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,800–$241,400 across 56 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager- IP/PDK

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Join the CAD/Methodology team at Cisco as a senior technical leader responsible for infrastructure engagement and alignment, ensuring Vendor IPs, standard cells, and Process Design Kits (PDKs) are delivered on time and meet quality standards from early architecture through tape-out and post-silicon bring-up. You will manage stakeholder communication across various teams, engage with external vendors to align roadmaps and resolve issues, and oversee the lifecycle of vendor deliverables including integration, validation, and controlled distribution into design environments. Key skills include experience in physical design enablement, ASIC flows, and foundry processes, along with proficiency in scripting languages like Python and TCL, EDA tools such as Synopsys and Cadence, and hands-on timing model expertise.

Skills

Python TCL EDA tools Synopsys Cadence Siemens ASIC flows PDK IP installation CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Manage vendor deliverables end-to-end for IP and PDKs.
  • Align technical requirements with project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
  • Bridge communication between Cisco projects and external supply chain dependencies.
  • Evaluate and integrate PDKs and technology files for flow compatibility.
  • Collaborate on benchmarking vendors to support informed design choices.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in physical design enablement or CAD with ASIC flows and methodologies.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-party engagements and communicate effectively across technical teams.
  • Experience in IP installation, PDK enablement, and technology file management for semiconductor projects.
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, TCL) and hands-on experience with timing models and EDA tools.
  • Capability to evaluate and integrate foundry collateral for flow compatibility and design-rule readiness.

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